PHC 6534: Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Improving Glycemic Control Among Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes in Baker County
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the pancreas stops producing or does not make enough beta islet (insulin producing) cells for the body to function (CDC, 2021). While Type 1 Diabetes can be diagnosed at any age, it is mainly diagnosed among children, teens, and young adults, which is why it was previously referred to as Juvenile Diabetes (CDC, 2021). According to the Florida Department of health (2021), it was reported that 18,300 youth were living with Type 1...